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Indoor event photograph in a dim hall with a red-and-gold throne and a gilded lion-headed base draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Seated on the left is a life-size figure of a deity-like statue wearing a tiger-striped garment, a woven cap and gold ornaments, with orange cloth at the lap. A smiling woman in a red kurta with red garlands stands beside a man in white kurta and white dhoti, wearing orange and red garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, with bare feet. Behind them a person in white holds a phone to take a picture. White foam boxes sit by the throne, one marked with red letters, and colourful tassels hang from the ceiling.

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A photograph on a ship-like indoor venue with a tiered balcony. In the foreground, a golden deity murti seated on a red throne sits beside a gold-colored lion or animal figure and a multicolored tasselled canopy. A woman in a maroon and gold sari with red flower garland stands beside a man in plain white dhoti with gold border and red garland, who is barefoot and holding her hand while stepping past white styrofoam containers. Two people are visible, plus partially seen figures at the far left edge and background.2012-12-20December 09 20122012-12-09 +1 copiesJuly 23 20142014-07-23A seated figure in an orange-brown saffron robe and orange turban, wearing a long rudraksha mala, gold necklace, and a large white-and-pink flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and tiger-striped fabric. He extends his hand over a gold vessel while a woman in a yellow sari with a red bindi and glasses, holding a small white packet, stands before him. Behind them a man in white ritual clothing holds a gold trident-staff, and another man in glasses stands nearby; a man in a blue shirt and a photographer are at left. A gold-and-red backdrop with ornate gilded carvings completes the scene.2016-05-01A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a dark stage. A seated figure on a red and gold throne with tiger-striped cushions and golden lion armrests wears an orange turban, orange robes and a layered ornate necklace, with hands extended. A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with a red flower garland receives the ritual. Two attendants stand nearby: one in red floral salwar kameez with a long braid kneels and holds a brass vessel, and another in saffron robes pours or offers from a golden bowl.2012-12-20Indoor ritual scene in a gold-ornamented hall with red drapes and a carved golden pillar. A man seated at left wears a tall black hair crown, saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and gold armlets, holding a red fruit; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable) by these cues. Beside him a devotee in white and gold kneels with a rudraksha mala and a vibhuti forehead mark, and a woman in a cream sari with gold jewellery stands behind. An orange-and-red ceremonial flag on a pole and gold-decorated deity murti are visible, with other attendees in white and gold, and a man at right handing over a bundle of papers.2016-06-19 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23July 23 20142014-07-23A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne with a lion-head armrest, wearing an orange-red turban, rust-orange robe and multiple beaded necklaces, smiling and extending one open palm toward the viewer. Beside the throne stand two men: a bald man in an orange-and-saffron dhoti with sandalwood markings and a rudraksha mala, and a man with long swept-back hair in a white dhoti with gold border, rudraksha beads and arm bands, both smiling. Behind them a large garland of yellow, orange and red flowers decorates the backdrop, and a golden pillar stands at left. In the foreground, a woman in a dark outfit and two partially visible women are seated facing the throne.2015-07-31A photograph of a darshan moment in a red-draped hall. A bare-chested seated figure in a deep red-orange cloth wears a heavy gold necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and long dark hair swept back; he is receiving a visitor and extends his hand toward her. A young woman in white with a red-orange shawl and a pendant necklace stands barefoot before him with her hands folded. A man in white kneels on the red carpet with folded hands. A large gold ceremonial object, possibly a golden vessel or throne ornament, sits in the foreground. Behind them, devotees in white and orange-red clothing stand and sit among red curtains and a red-carpeted floor. Around 10 to 15 people are visible.2014-07-22A photograph on a stage with red curtains and a leopard-print mat. A bald man in white kurta-pants and an orange shawl kneels on the mat, hands joined in namaskar toward a seated figure. The seated figure has long dark hair, a bare chest, orange dhoti, gold armband and gold necklace, and sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with carved golden lion-like heads. A woman in a green sari with red border stands at left holding a red folder, and another person in white head covering is partly visible behind the throne. Swamiji (probable) cues: long hair, bare-chested with gold ornaments and orange dhoti on a throne. Red cloth and papers lie on a side table near the throne.2012-12-12July 23 20142014-07-23 +3 copies